Private Matthew Bishop trained seven years with the Territorials in Scotland, and also severed one year and two months in the South African war.

Private Matthew Bishop transferred to the186th. Battalion, and after training at Camp Borden was promoted to Corporal which rank he retained until he went to France in August 1917, when he transferred to the 18th. Canadian Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily News (16-05-1919), Chatham Daily News (19-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (31-05-1919)

Eye Colour	Blue
Age	37
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Edinburgh, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	William Gray, Sons-Campbell Ltd.
Average Earnings	$15.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	July 22nd, 1905, Leith, Scotland.
When Enlisted	November 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$25.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Grace Bishop, Chatham, Ontario. Children- Jeanie, Annie, Catherine.

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